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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Yarra Park, Jolimont
Melbourne 8002
Australia
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Hilton on the Park Melbourne N/A 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Mantra on Jolimont $166 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Hotel Lindrum $192 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Punt Hill Manhattan $167 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins $256 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Il Duca 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 176 attractions in Melbourne
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Traveler Description: Founded in 1838, the MCG is one of the best cricket sites in the world.
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Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
Address: Yarra Park, Jolimont Melbourne 8002
Australia
Tel: 61 3 9657 8888
Fax: 61 3 9650 5682

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“stunning stadium,great tour guide!!”
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4 of 5 stars
flashkelly 2 contributions
kilkenny ireland
Apr 24, 2009

I went on this tour three days before attending a AFL league game between the cats and collingwood.The tour guide,i think was john murphy?? very informative and obviously liked his role.They showed us around the dressing rooms,boxes,museum,and of course a few different vantage points in this incredibly impressive stadium. The history of the stadium i think is second to none...olympics... more

“Get yourself down to the 'G'.”
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5 of 5 stars
Princess_Crankypants 42 contributions
Australia
Jun 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My Dad and I are avid footy fans and when he visited last I took him on a tour of the 'G'. It exceeded all my expectations, the guide, right down to his MCC stripped jacket was excellent. He was passionate and informative and great. Dad, being an farmer, and keenly interested in land prices, asked how much it was... more

“Tour is Absolute Highlight”
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5 of 5 stars
pikgod 3 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Mar 25, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This tour is a must for anyone wanting to see a true Australian icon. Fantastic history, inside views, behind the scenes looks... completely worth it. Arrive at opening for first tours of the day. more

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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Address

Yarra Park, Jolimont, Melbourne 8002, Australia
Tel: 61 3 9657 8888 Fax: 61 3 9650 5682